Medical Imaging Patient Transporter

Job Description

Job Description

0.5 FTE Monday through Friday 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm and a weekend rotation 

Starting Pay - $20.40 to $27.46 (Based on Experience)

Offers for external candidates are generally made between the minimum and midpoint of the range, based on experience.

At Olmsted Medical Center, we value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. To keep up with the evolving trends, Olmsted Medical Center offers the following for employees who are employed at a 0.5 FTE or higher.

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance  
• Paid Time Off
• Vision Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employer Paid Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
• Adoption Assistance Plan

Qualifications:

• Current BLS certification
• Excellent and professional communication skills
• One year experience in healthcare setting preferred
• Possess physical ability to lift up to 100 lbs.
• Must be able to stoop and lift, stand, and walk without restrictions

Core Competencies

• Transports patients from patient care areas using proper lifting and transfer techniques and knowledge of use of wheelchairs, stretchers, and assisted walking.
• Knowledge of infection control practices in cleaning equipment used in patient transport.
• Understanding of requirements for patient identification and confidentiality.
• Applies patient safety standards and patient management methods.

Job Responsibilities:

• Works under direct supervision of the Imaging Technologist to coordinate transport of patient.
• Provides transport by cart or wheels chair to and from ED, Medical Surgical Unit, or other hospital locations using appropriate transfer techniques.
• Verifies patient identity prior to transport.
• Cleans carts and wheelchairs after each use.
• Cleans imaging exam room and changes linens after each patient; restocks as needed.
• Assists technologist as needed in exam suite.
• Other duties as assigned.